DCNR’s PA Outdoor Corps 10-month employment program for young adults ages 18 to 25 is now accepting applications for the 2018 program to run from February through November.

Crews will be based in Altoona, Harrisburg, Lewistown, Meadville, Philadelphia, Saint Marys, Uniontown and Williamsport.

The PA Outdoor Corps offers work experience, job training, and educational opportunities to young people who complete recreation and conservation projects on Pennsylvania’s public lands.

In addition to hands-on job skills, the program provides learning opportunities weekly in resource management, environmental issues and topics, and recreation skills.

Corps members also will be provided with workforce development training and materials during their period of employment.

Outdoor Corps members will work a 37.5-hour week and receive $10.25-per-hour compensation and health insurance. Daily transportation to and from the worksite and breakfast and lunch also will be provided.

More information will be available for the 6-week summer PA Outdoor Corps program for youth between the ages of 15-18 in the coming weeks.

Visit DCNR’s PA Outdoor Corps webpage for all the details.

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[Posted: Nov. 1, 2017]

11/6/2017